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October 31, 2015 - 18 Cheshvan, 5776
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Candlelighting: 5:47 pm
Havdalah: 6:46 pm
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 Havdallahween? It seems that after the success of last year's 'Challahween', the people over at Halloween have scheduled it for Saturday night this year, just in time for Havdallah! Of course, you'll want to observe Havdallah before you go out on Saturday night the 31st, but where will you get your own Havdallahween candle to light and Pumpkin Spice to smell? Never fear, we're putting it all in a goodie bag for you!
Stop by Beth Jacob and get your free Havdallahween kit today (even if you have not reserved one previously)! Sha-boo-a Tov!
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 Dr. Deb RichThis Shabbat morning during Services
 In Jewish life the birth of every child represents unlimited hope for the Jewish community. But if the expected baby dies, too often, profound loss is suffered in isolation without the usual support from Jewish tradition and Jewish community. Dr. Deb Rich, reproductive psychologist and Beth Jacob member, will discuss the background and vision for the Minnesota Jewish Pregnancy Loss Initiative, the mission of which is to disseminate knowledge to community leadership, strengthen partnerships with the medical community and improve family access to expert support services by mobilizing existing infrastructures which support Jewish life.
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O.Z.Y.* Returns
 What is O.Z.Y.*? A Shabbat afternoon time of sitting in close, concentric circles and singing songs, chants, niggunim, and rounds in harmony. Sing to praise God, to open your heart, to make something beautiful together. All are welcome to participate.
Childcare will be available. To volunteer to lead a song, or to suggest or request one, please contact Pam Winthrop Lauer at (952) 432- 7038 or wpdj@usfamily.net.
*Ozi v'Zimrat Yah: God is my strength and my song
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20/30s Community
The Beth Jacob Twenties & Thirties Community has lots to do; mark your calendars, and head to the FB group to RSVP so you don't miss any of the upcoming festivities!
November is Mitzvah Month!
- November, Tuesday 17: Volunteer at Second Harvest Heartland: Golden Valley location, from 6-8 pm
- November, Thursday 26: BJC 20&30 joins BJC's Walk to End Hunger @ MOA
- December, Sunday 6: Chopped: Latke Edition Presented by BJC 20's & 30's Community
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JOIN RABBI ALLEN FROM MAY 8 - 16, 2016
Journey to Spain with Beth Jacob! Rabbi Allen will be leading a shul trip, exploring the history and culture of the Jews of Spain, including (but definitely not limited to):
- A visit the Palace of the Forgotten, a newly-opened museum about the Jewish history of Granada.
- A tour of the Alhambra Palace.
- A visit to C�rdoba's famous Cathedral-Mosque with its 1,000 colored columns.
- A visit to the Jewish Quarter, the Statue of Maimonides and the Maimonides Synagogue.
- A visit to the Picasso Museum.
- Special program at Casa de Sefarad, dedicated to the history of the Sephardic Jews.
Contact Rabbi Allen (Rabbi@Beth-Jacob.org, 651-452-2226) if you're interested or have questions. If you would like more information or an itinerary
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Torah Leyning Class
A Beth Jacob Year of Torah Event
 Join Torah Leyner Extraordinaire Phyllis Gorin as she guides us through the steps of learning to chant Torah. Graduates will be able to take on a parasha on their own and will join the ranks of our expert Torah readers. The class will culminate with a Torah Reading in March. We do ask that all learners have a working ability to read Hebrew (you don't need to know what it means, and you don't need musical talent). If you miss classes, there will be make-ups.
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Eat, Drink, & Sing!
 Eat, Drink, and Sing the Night Away!
The Kesher Committee is excited to announce an exciting event for adults from age 21 to 120 on Saturday evening, November 21, at Beth Jacob from 7:30 -10:30 PM. Come sing karaoke, dance, snack, and play games. There's something for everyone! We'll supply snacks, beer, soda, dessert and lots of fun and friendship. If you want to help us offer liquors for mixed drinks, bring a bottle of your favorite spirits. Suggested donation for attendance is $5 per person. If you have questions or want to help out with this event, contact Linda Perry ( boblindaperry@msn.com). |
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Shabbat Siddur Hebrew
One Sunday a month, 9:30 - 10:45 am
Nov. 8, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 13, April 10, May 15.
 Beginning in November, and once a month through winter and into spring, Lisa Hoff will teach how to read prayers in the Shabbat siddur, how to pronounce the words and understand their meaning.
Learn the prayers, or learn them better than you're doing them now.
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 Adult Jewish Learning
Ongoing Classes
 Monday Night Talmud Class With Rabbi Allen
7:00 Pre-learning Schmooze and Munch
7:15 Class Begins
Study the words and thoughts of Rabbinic tradition as a living text in our modern world.
 Parashat HaShavuah: Tuesday Afternoons With Rabbi Allen from 3-4 pm Study of this week's Torah portion.
 Bracha and Bagel: Wednesday Mornings With Rabbi Tamar after Minyan (approx. 8 am)
New Series Begins in September: Tefilah and Text
Delve deep into the words of the prayerbook. Explore their origins in Biblical text, theological underpinnings and their place in our lives today.
Delicious breakfast provided!
How do we understand and express our Judaism in the 21st Century? As Jews we find ourselves compelled to respond to the challenges of our ever-changing world, scientific discovery and increased awareness of the suffering in our world. Arthur Green says that these experiences create "challenges to conventional theological views." We will use Green's book Radical Judaism to explore these ideas together and create an open space in which to share new ideas.
Jew in the Pew: Saturday Mornings 
With Rabbi Lynn Liberman - 9:15-10 am
Join Rabbi Lynn Liberman to discuss the weekly Torah portion through the lens of thought-provoking commentaries.
Class meets on 2nd & 4th Saturday mornings in the chapel.
Oct. 31; Nov. 14, 28; Dec. 12, 26.
Meditation: Saturday Mornings
9:15 am, 1st & 3rd Saturday mornings each month
 Enhance Shabbat and to prepare for services. Mindfulness meditation helps to make our minds more spacious, perceptive and free. Each session will include a short teaching followed by a sitting period. No experience is necessary.
In collaboration with Hineni.
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Faith and Reason:
Four Formative Jewish Thinkers Confront Modernity
With Professor Earl Schwartz
St. Paul JCC
Mondays, October 19-November 16, 7-8 pm
$15/Session * $10 Member Value Price and Hineni Sustainer Price
You've heard their names, you've seen them quoted, but who are they? What did they think and why does it matter? This 5-part mini-series with master teacher Earl Schwartz will explore the work of Abraham Joshua Heschel, Martin Buber, Franz Rosenzweig and Rav Kook. Register by October 16 at stpauljcc.org. A joint program of the JCC and Hineni, Adult Jewish Learning & Contemplative Practices, Talmud Torah of St. Paul. For information contact Beth Friend at 651-255-4735 or befriend@stpauljcc.org.
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Scholarship
This scholarship is for male students that are attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. To apply for this scholarship, it is not a requirement that you be interested in Alpha Epsilon Pi, or Greek Life at all. This scholarship is simply Alpha Epsilon Pi's way of saying thank you to the community for raising men who live up to our core values by promoting the advancement of the Jewish community and its values. The scholarship will be up to 500 dollars and will be awarded in the Fall of 2015. The deadline to apply for this scholarship is November 1, 2015.
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